Advisor ToGo

Infrastructure helps weather downturns

Stable political and regulatory environments are key to successful infrastructure investing within emerging markets, says senior portfolio manager Nick Langley, senior portfolio manager and investment director with Renaissance Investments based in Sydney, Australia.

By Philip Porado |January 6, 2012

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Industry

Yield’s great, but it will cost you

With managers everywhere chasing dividends, stocks that provide steady income will continue to trade at a premium, says David Graham, CIBC Asset Management, CIBC Monthly Income Fund.

By Philip Porado |January 4, 2012

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Industry

Home bias not such a bad idea

As the rest of the world struggles to stave off economic hardships—recession in Europe, inflation in the emerging markets—one market has remained relatively safe: Canada. Not only do investors avoid currency risk, but the domestic market continues to benefit from resource demand.

By Staff |December 15, 2011

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Economic Indicators

Corporate bonds win over the long term

As the financial crisis of 2008 rolled over into the European crisis of 2011, one investment has remained popular: the U.S. government bond. Even after a ratings downgrade, U.S. Treasuries have held a firm place in the hearts of many investors.

By Staff |December 13, 2011

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Time is running out for tax planning

This time of year, it’s hard to corral your clients, who no doubt have more festive activities on their minds than visiting their trusted advisor. But time is fast running out for investors to minimize their tax bills for 2011, and call your should be a is a money-saver.

By Staff |December 12, 2011

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Where to find better bond yields

As Europe struggles to get its collective fiscal house in order, investors have been extremely cautious. Equities have proven aptly named as “risk assets”, but yields on major “safe haven” bonds have been compressed to nearly negative real returns.

By Staff |December 9, 2011

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Profit from trade flow reversal

The recent hammering of the global financial markets, fears of recession and unprecedented deleveraging have heralded a changing of the guard as investment focus moves away from the consumer and into the businesses sector.

By Vikram Barhat |December 5, 2011

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